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Essential cookies
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| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
nntp_member_session |
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Session / until logout or expiry |
nntp_affiliate_session |
Keeps approved affiliates signed in to the partner dashboard (/affiliate/). |
Up to 30 days, or until logout |
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Affiliate referral cookie
If you visit hydrause.net through an affiliate or partner link (URL containing ?ref= and a partner code), we set a first-party cookie to remember which partner referred you.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
hydra_ref |
Stores the partner referral code so a purchase completed within the attribution window can be credited to the correct affiliate. Does not identify you personally. | 30 days from last referral link visit |
This cookie supports our Affiliate and partner program (commissions are paid to partners on qualifying sales). You may delete it at any time in your browser settings; doing so means a later purchase may not be attributed to the partner who referred you.
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Managing cookies
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See also our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.